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Patricia Balagot RN

Linden,NJ

Summary

Registered Nurse with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse- Alzheimers/Dementia Unit

AristaCare at Parkside
05.2001 - Current
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Perform a full range of nursing services primarily geared to Alzheimers/Dementia patients.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.


RN Sub Acute/ Rehab/COVID-19 Unit RN

AristaCare at Parkside
04.2020 - 05.2022
  • Managed patients recovering from COVID 19, and other medical or surgical procedures.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

RN Charge Nurse

Delaire Nursing and Rehab Center
08.2010 - 12.2012
  • Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Union County College
Cranford, NJ

Graduate Nurse Diploma - Nursing

Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center
Plainfield, NJ

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Infection control measures
  • Wound care
  • EMR systems- Point Click Care proficient
  • Emergency response
  • High level of autonomy
  • Patient assessment

Timeline

RN Sub Acute/ Rehab/COVID-19 Unit RN

AristaCare at Parkside
04.2020 - 05.2022

RN Charge Nurse

Delaire Nursing and Rehab Center
08.2010 - 12.2012

Registered Nurse- Alzheimers/Dementia Unit

AristaCare at Parkside
05.2001 - Current

Associate of Science - Nursing

Union County College

Graduate Nurse Diploma - Nursing

Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center

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